Stevenson Center
Graduate Programs
Earn an interdisciplinary, applied master’s degree that can jumpstart your career. All Fellows receive a 100% tuition waiver. Learn more!
Student Podcasts
Tune in as Fellows report on curriculum, professional practice, advice for applicants, and more!
Financial Support
Looking for a way to pursue your life’s passion without incurring a lifetime of student loan debt? Students receive a 100% tuition waiver, graduate assistantship with stipend, and paid field experience. (Courtney Johnson, '17)
Interdisciplinary Curriculum
The Applied Community and Economic Development Sequence brings together students and faculty from five disciplines for deeper understanding of the theory and practice of development. To hear from current students across programs, check out this student project! (Veronica Aboyer, '06)
Students complete applied research projects with partner organizations.
The Stevenson Center is dedicated to service.
Graduate fellow brings experience to Houston nonprofit
Change Happens, a Houston-based nonprofit, is hosting Applied Community and Economic Development Fellow Lindsey Earl for her professional practice. This is the first year that Change Happens is partnering with the Stevenson Center, providing an invaluable opportunity to refine skills while helping Change Happens fulfill its mission. Read more
Stevenson Center offers undergraduate internship opportunities
The Stevenson Center seeks a public relations intern and a data management intern for next year! Our undergraduate interns work for academic credit (not pay) and must be available for both fall 2018 and spring 2019. Email StevensonCenter@ilstu.edu to learn more and apply now! Read more